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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1923
Page
4
A fragment noting Vernon Texas post office status as second class mail matter under the act of Congress dated March 3 1879, indicating official postal classification and mailing authority.
A notice states that any erroneous reflection about individuals firms or corporations in The Record will be corrected upon request to the editor. The passage emphasizes accountability and prompt correction of public statements.
Vernon High School outlines plans after a strong 1923 season ending in a district semi final loss to Wichita Falls. Coach Galbraith praised for building a cohesive unit with heavy emphasis on training and teamwork. The piece notes expected new recruits, need for heavier linemen, and optimism for the 1924 championship with community backing.
In Wilbarger county Texas farmers plant fruit trees while Vernon residents sow roses and shrubbery. If every resident planted a tree or shrub, the county would gain plentiful greenery. Fruit growing remains mainly for home use with little organized marketing and limited cultivation beyond personal needs.
The fragment argues California’s fruit economy can fuel prosperity through peaches apricots berries grapes and raisins. It warns that market drops tempt growers to rush harvest or dry crops, risking value and property, urging locals to seize opportunities and learn from California’s experience.
A fragmented scholarly piece laments marriage reform as a risky gamble and notes the Crowell Cemetery Association plans a cookbook titled The Cemetery Cook Book though a Bride's Cook Book title is suggested. The text touches on rent, incompetency, and local scandal with garbled wording throughout.
A reflective piece notes that stones may mark graves but deeds endure. It warns that a bright smile or living pose can mislead and hints most wrecks on life’s road come from the same danger. The writing laments how appearances can obscure true character and fate.
A jumble of community notes recounts visits among residents of Vernon, Chillicothe, and White City, including names like Mrs J J Davis, John Frost, Alice Randle, and Karl Cobb. Miss Margaret Sterba’s traffic arrest leads to a marriage to Policeman Meyer. Other items mention social events, ball games, and locals traveling to Vernon, Wichita Falls, and Clarendon College.
Lockett week end guests included Mr and Mrs T C Frost and Mr and Mrs Newell Frost and family. Jim Bellary of Tolbert visited Sunday after Hep Dewey Brock and Elton McAdams. Mr and Mrs J F Rundle entertained with a singing Sunday night. W G Davis paid a business visit Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs C T Smith hosted their mother Mrs S J Smith of Tulsa Oklahoma, a repeat visitor and Vernon Record reader. Weather not forecast but cold winter anticipated. Sumner Colley Lumber Co reports ample coal on hand. B H White traveled to Paducah yesterday to be with his ill mother whose condition was very low.
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